fuel
//ˈfjuːəl//
Noun
fuelsPlural
1
A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
We need to buy fuel for the car.
2
Food, drink, or other substance that provides energy to the body.
Protein is an important fuel for building muscle.
3
Something that sustains or stimulates an activity, emotion, or process.
The scandal provided fuel for the media's criticism.
Synonym
Verb
fuelInfinitive
fuelPresent tense
fueledPast tense
fueledPast participle
fuelingPresent participle
fuelsThird-person singular
1
To supply or power with fuel.
The truck stops here to fuel up before the long journey.
2
To stimulate or intensify something, especially an emotion or activity.
The controversy fueled public debate about privacy rights.